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It was the practice in some movies to letter the equipment with non-existant railroads. I think "Great North Western" is an example here. Interestingly, Woodland Scenics has "hobos" and "bums" in their Scenic Accents line, as well as "policemen" of course!

If you are just starting out, don't worry too much about DCC; many locos either can be purchased with DCC already installed or are relatively easy to install. Based on what your "givens and druthers" are so far, I think you need something a little bigger than 2 by 4 feet. You might consider...

Bachmann and Kato have also made Mikados. The description sounds a bit like a Bachmann. However, they aren't hardwired; maybe someone made that change. Didn't Con-Cor import the Rivarossi steamers after Atlas ended that arrangement?

Larry, wouldn't the answer to your question depend on the industries that the medium sized short line served (assuming it's not a bridge line of some sort--- probably very rare indeed these days)? My guess is that a number of these shortlines have one or two predominant shippers and/or...

These are former Roundhouse products, with improved graphics, Accumate couplers, and "improved price" (grrr). You have a couple of choices: 1) Replace the whole truck assembly with an MTL product, I'd go with the Barber Roller Bearing type with medium extended coupler. 2) Cut off the...

Welcome! The Atlas Right Track Software is somewhat difficult to work with, but you can't beat the price. I still find that laying out trackage in full size is the only way I can visualize what I want to do, though.

Very nice work! Nothing wrong with "baby steps" although I think they're a lot better than that. Any progress, however small, keeps things going and interest up...

There are no commerically available grade crossings through curved track. With Atlas Code 80 track (I don't know about Code 55) you can get away with a 90 degree crossing (right angle) where you'd cut off the straight legs of the track but you'll still have a very short piece of straight track...

Great work as usual Mike! :thumb:

I'd consider making a new floor since you can get closer to the prototype while you're there. Replacing those clip-on trucks can be a bear, but I believe that the MTL 6 wheel truck conversion (available in silver or black; obviously you want black) has some extra parts that can be used to...

That S-curve in the top right hand corner might cause you some "issues" later. I'd grab one of the straight sections from that far end of the loop and move it to the near end of the loop (just ahead of the terminal/rerailer track) to smooth out the loop. I realize that you're thinking of a 4...

I would think with the submini lighting, LEDs and Fiber Optics, it would be possible to do somehow. I haven't seen the kit (other than the photo) but it should be feasible to do a hollow sign with the TB logo printed on thin plastic and lighting inside - probably LEDs.

Depending on the size of the layout 4% is about the practical maximum. It's not usually a big issue if you are running short trains which is all that's feasible on small layouts. I'd try for something a bit less steep on a larger pike, though. Not all locomotives run well together. Trial...

This is the same gentleman who provides the "Locomotive Encyclopedia" which is a very valuable resource: http://www.visi.com/~spookshow/locos.html As I understand it, he took a break from N Scale and then returned, with the results you see in his webpages.

You might want to throw your search net a little wider. For example, TrainWorld/TrainLand has been advertising Overton sets in N Scale; although they may be Roundhouse leftovers I believe they were quite cheap. There are other net retailers or large "click and mortar" shops that might still...

Very cool! :thumb: Nice to see a productive use of office space!

Everyone's on a budget of one sort or another. I was a little concerned about one of the track joints, in the foreground of the 4th photo in your original post. It seemed to be quite a bit misaligned. Was that just the way the photo looked?

BTW I heard from one of my subscribers today that despite the car's small size, it tracks with no issues in a train behind and just in front of the caboose, where it would normally be run in a train as we've been discussing here.